Insight provides an in-depth look at health care issues in and affecting California. Have a story suggestion? Let us know. When Beverly Dunn called her new primary care doctor’s office last November ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Diane Omdahl is a Medicare expert who keeps her readers in the know. A friend, new to Medicare, asked me whether Medicare covered ...

When Beverly Dunn called her new primary care doctor’s office last November to schedule an annual checkup, she assumed her Medicare coverage would pick up most of the tab. The appointment seemed like ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 69-year-old woman. I’m in good health despite various events that happened last year (i.e., a hole in my stomach lining, a loss of consciousness, a platelet-rich plasma ...

Christine Rogers of Wake Forest, North Carolina, didn't hesitate when she was asked to fill out a routine mental health questionnaire during a checkup last November. Her answers on the form led her ...

Medicare beneficiaries are eligible for an annual wellness visit when they have had coverage for longer than 12 months. These appointments are for developing or updating a personalized plan based on ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 69-year-old woman. I'm in good health despite various events that happened last year (i.e., a hole in my stomach lining, a loss of consciousness, a platelet-rich plasma ...

Medicare doesn’t cover annual physical exams, but some preventive visits are covered. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us when you ...

When most of us think of an annual doctor visit, we typically think of the annual physical, the kind we’ve generally received that might have been paid out of pocket but that is more recently covered ...

An AWV is a key part of keeping your body and mind healthy. Here’s what to expect during your appointment — and key questions to ask while you’re there. Are you 65 or older? If you’ve been using your ...

When Beverly Dunn called her new primary care doctor's office last November to schedule an annual checkup, she assumed her Medicare coverage would pick up most of the tab. The appointment seemed like ...